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Absa Bank Kenya PLC has organized a seven-day business tour to Cape Town for its business club members. This will be done through organized site visits and one-on-one business networking sessions leveraging the local Absa Group network. The week-long tour brings together more than 30 executives to meet and benchmark with South African executives and entrepreneurs to build partnerships and seize potential investment opportunities. Elizabeth Wasna, Director of Business Banking at Absa Bank Kenya, said at the flag-off event: We achieve this by providing opportunities for business networking and exposure to international markets, such as this business trip. South Africa…
Every year on September 24, South Africa celebrates Heritage Day. This day holds a special place in the hearts of all South Africans. Its origins are rooted in historical resonance, having first been introduced as a national holiday in 1996. This day was once known as Shaka Day, after the legendary Zulu king Shaka Zulu. However, over time South Africa developed and it became clear that the story of this country was not just the story of one culture, but a symphony of many cultures. On this remarkable day, in every city, town and village, South Africans prepare to pay…
Cultural Heritage Day is September 24th. South Africans celebrate this day by remembering the cultural heritage of the various cultures that make up South Africa's population. Various events are held across the country to commemorate this day. Significance of Cultural Heritage Day in Prisons I remember being detained at Pollsmoor. We inmates also celebrated this day. The difference between us inmates and those on the outside was that we didn't wear the cultural clothing we wanted. We were still wearing our prison uniforms. However, the prison administration organized people from outside to entertain us with cultural music. We saw them…
Cultural Heritage Day is September 24th. South Africans celebrate this day by remembering the cultural heritage of the various cultures that make up South Africa's population. Various events are held across the country to commemorate this day. Significance of Cultural Heritage Day in Prisons I remember being detained at Pollsmoor. We inmates also celebrated this day. The difference between us inmates and those on the outside was that we didn't wear the cultural clothing we wanted. We were still wearing our prison uniforms. However, the prison administration organized people from outside to entertain us with cultural music. We saw them…
After years of burgeoning trade growth between South Africa and the US, the two nations stand at a crossroads. Angered by South Africa’s perceived support for Russia, the US is threatening to eject the nation from a lucrative trade pact. But with African critical minerals becoming increasingly integral to strategic interests, can the US risk backing away? John Basquill reports. On December 5, 2023, a Russian vessel disappeared from radar while sailing south down Africa’s west coast. The ship, a roll-on roll-off cargo vessel called Lady R, resumed location transmissions four days later in South African waters. It is…
After years of burgeoning trade growth between South Africa and the US, the two nations stand at a crossroads. Angered by South Africa’s perceived support for Russia, the US is threatening to eject the nation from a lucrative trade pact. But with African critical minerals becoming increasingly integral to strategic interests, can the US risk backing away? John Basquill reports. On December 5, 2023, a Russian vessel disappeared from radar while sailing south down Africa’s west coast. The ship, a roll-on roll-off cargo vessel called Lady R, resumed location transmissions four days later in South African waters. It is…
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss strengthening economic and regional relations. Tinubu held extensive bilateral discussions with Ramaphosa to promote economic development diplomacy, according to a statement issued by presidential media aide Ajuli Gelare on Monday. Tinubu said Africa needed to come to an agreement on the billions of dollars spent through multilateral development banks over the years. He said funding must respond to the unique needs of Africa's developing democracies, even if it is done with only enlightened self-interest in mind. “We have…
This is the weekly RCCE Social Listening and Infodemic Management trends report on COVID-19 vaccine and other health emergencies tracking and responding to public concerns, sentiments, rumours, and misinformation in South Africa. It provides key trends and analysis of online and offline content. Thanks to all contributors to this weekly report. Click Here to Download PDF KEY TRENDS | COVID-19 Declining online conversations. We are seeing a continuous declining interest in vaccines. The levels of mentions and engagements on COVID-19 are no longer as high as they used to be. Of a total of 12,298 vaccines administered in the country…
In a scathing assessment of South Africa's economic performance, Founding Director of the African Center for Managed Markets (CAMM) and Lecturer in Economics at the Gordon Institute of Business Sciences (GIBS), Dr. Adrian Saville “This is unimpressive. This is what we call being left behind,” he said, expressing concern about the trajectory of the country's economy. Speaking at a GIBS panel discussion in Johannesburg on 13 September, he expressed concern about the country's declining income growth, declining exports and persistent deficits between policy goals and actual results. did. Mr Saville emphasized the importance of assessing income growth relative to other…
The SA team continued its impressive run in the men's and women's wheelchair basketball competitions at the African Para Games in Accra, Ghana, on Thursday. The women defeated Morocco 34-16, while the men led 27-9 at halftime before defeating Angola 54-26. South Africa were aiming for their third straight win and remained undefeated, while Morocco lost their first two games but bounced back with a 23-12 win over Ghana. South Africa appeared to have the advantage going into the match as they had beaten the hosts 51-31. However, Morocco's long stay in the contest proved that it would…